Annette Howell Turner Center For The Arts

Specialties

Art Exhibits, Gift Shop, Social Event Rentals, Classes, Concerts, Broadway Shows & much more.

History

Established in 2003.

The earliest organized support for the arts in Valdosta began in 1903 with the City Opera House, the previous occupant of the site of the Lee Street Baptist Church. In the 1920′s a group known as «The Videttes» met at city hall, then located at Hill Ave. and Ashley St. The group grew in size and influence through the years, becoming known as «Arts, Inc.» and meeting in various churches, schools and homes with the goal of promoting the arts in the region.

The Lowndes-​Valdosta Arts Commission was chartered in 1962 as an outgrowth of Arts, Inc. It was reorganized in 1978 as a private non-​profit corporation. Following a successful campaign in 1993, LVAC purchased and renovated the former first State Bank and Trust building. Former Georgia Senator Loyce Turner gave a significant gift to the Center to be named in memory of his late wife, Annette Howell Turner. The new Center was completed in April 2003 and houses six galleries in 17,000 square feet of space. In addition, the Center houses tw

Meet the Manager

Cheryl G.

Manager

Cheryl began her tenure at the Turner Center in March 2008 as Interim Executive Director and assumed the position of Executive Director in July 2008. A native of Quitman, she attended Valdosta State (College) and now lives in Lake Park with her husband, Jack, and dog, Sammye. Cheryl has a son and two stepsons, all grown and married, which gives her three adored daughters-​in-​law. She is a member of Lake Park United Methodist Church where she serves as a Trustee and Sunday School teacher. Interests include (but are not limited to) sports, gardening, fishing, travel, entertaining and all aspects of the arts.